Clicky

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon D3500 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The D3500 was brought out 12 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D3500 matches up versus the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Pentax K110D

 D3500 K110D 
AnnouncedAugust 2018May 2006Fresher by 150 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D3500

 K110D D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K110D

 D3500 K110D 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D3500 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D3500 against the K110D.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and K110D is 72 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and K110D.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3500 to give more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K110D Portrait photography highlights
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3500
Street photography with Pentax K110D
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (365g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography details
Pentax K110D Sports photography details
70
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,550 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
31
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (365g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
9
can't shoot video
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D3500Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3500 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-08-29 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1550 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $397 $1,000